Biggest names in women’s golf attempt to recreate Varner III’s monster 92-foot putt
RIYADH: Harold Varner III delighted the golfing world after his colossal 92-foot eagle putt to win last month’s $5 million PIF Saudi International.
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UFC 281 confirmed for Abu Dhabi in October
LAS VEGAS/ABU DHABI: Premier mixed martial arts return to Abu Dhabi with UFC 281 at the Etihad Arena on October 22, with a title bout scheduled, it has been confirmed by the organizers.
F1 champion Verstappen laughs off claims Mercedes lacks pace
SAKHIR, Bahrain: Formula One champion Max Verstappen gave a sarcastic answer Friday when asked if rival Mercedes lacks pace heading into the season’s opening race in Bahrain on Sunday. Verstappen set the fastest time in preseason testing for Red Bull last week, with Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes teammate George Russell expressing doubts about the car’s speed. “I think they’ll be dead last, according to their comments,” a deadpan Verstappen said ahead of the first practice session later Friday.
Soccer-CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates
DUBAI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected a request from the Russian Football Union (RFU) to freeze FIFA’s decision to suspend all Russian teams and clubs from its competitions while the CAS deliberates on the case. Friday’s decision effectively prevents Russia from taking part in World Cup qualifying playoffs scheduled later this month as no CAS hearing has yet been fixed. Soccer governing bodies FIFA and UEFA had decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, be suspended from participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Chelsea gets Real Madrid in Champions League quarterfinals
NYON, Switzerland: Defending champion Chelsea was drawn Friday to play record 13-time European champion Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. The first pairing drawn at UEFA headquarters sent Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti back to the London club where he won a league and cup double a year before being fired by then-owner Roman Abramovich. Abramovich, a Russian billionaire with ties to Vladimir Putin, gave up control of the club before having his assets in Britain frozen this month in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
James Garner sends two-word message to Nottingham Forest supporters after 3-1 win over QPR
Nottingham Forest produced another excellent display under Steve Cooper to beat play-off rivals Queens Park Rangers 3-1 on Wednesday evening.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot named in Portugal squad for crucial World Cup play-offs
Three Manchester United players have been called up to Portugal's squad ahead of next week's World Cup play-offs.
Baba Yara Stadium may host Black Stars versus Eagles clash
There are indications that Ghana would be compelled to move the home leg of their Qatar 2022 World Cup final qualifier against Nigeria to Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, following doubts over the state of Cape Coast Stadium, earlier earmarked for the tie.